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I'm curious to find out just how many people here are from what would be considered older time periods. I'm from 1912 myself, and I've met a few people from before that or around that time, but I think there may be more of us than I originally assumed. Perhaps we could start a club to catch up on culture and technology that we've missed?

The reason I'm asking is that I found a photograph in my room, an old daguerrotype in a nice frame, of a woman and a little boy. Their clothes are from probably fifty or sixty years before my time. I don't think it's right that I post a picture of it to the network asking whose it is - I understand how personal photographs can be, and I wouldn't like something so personal of mine aired for everyone to see - but I just wanted you to know that if it's yours, I have it, and you are more than welcome to come and retrieve it.

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[mypartnerintime]

A daguerrotype? How very french. [It's certainly caught Max's curiosity at least.] If you show me that, then I'll show you a space photo I got.

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Right? Perhaps the gift-giver knew how much I loved Paris and gave it to me for that reason, though it is a rather tenuous link. I feel a little bad showing it when it's something so personal to someone, but I know you won't go spreading it everywhere.

[ Attached is a picture. ]

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[mypartnerintime]

Hmm well. I dont know what I expected. I have no idea who owns this.

Your theory might actually work though. maybe I got a photo cuz of my whole photography thing.

[Max sends over a photo as well.]

Any idea about this one?

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My goodness, that's beautiful! I'm not sure who it could belong to, though. How about the lady whose event it was when we all went into space? Commander something.

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[mypartnerintime]

Shepard. Right. That shouldve been obvious

And here i was thinking id be aces at this treasure hunt stuff ^_^

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[theothermrgray]

I happen to be from 1889, actually. I've met someone from the American Revolutionary war and a time traveler who I believe was trapped in 17th century Scotland.

Can you describe the picture please?

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Would that be Major Tallmadge? He's a dear friend of mine. 1889, though - how exciting! That's very close to my own time period.

The picture is of a dark haired woman holding a child of around three or four years in age. It's in a golden frame.

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[theothermrgray]

Could be. I was actually starting to feel a bit lonesome, what with all these people from the future and other worlds running about.

I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with either of those people you described. Perhaps the picture might belong to some poor girl's husband?

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I know what you mean. Everyone is so patient with me when I'm confused by the technologies they take for granted, but I still feel like there's plenty of catching up I need to do, even after being here for so long.

I hadn't thought of that. It makes sense that it would be the husband and father of the people in the picture. In that case I must make sure it's returned.

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[beautifullies]

My husband and I are from 18th century Scotland. However, we don't have any children quite yet.

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Really? That's incredible! I've always had such beautiful, romantic imagery of Scotland.

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[beautifullies]

Well, it can absolutely be that. The hills and forests are breathtaking.

[ Her husband riding on horseback wearing nothing but a kilt. ]

There's an underbelly too, as I'm sure most places have, but I've seen beautiful things while riding through the countryside.

Have you had any luck finding the owner of the photo?

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It's the same as everywhere else, then, really. I don't imagine's anywhere that doesn't have that dark underbelly to spoil the beauty.

Yes, I'm going to meet him at the bar to return it.

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[mr_englishguy]

Hello! It was 1926 when I came to this place, and I was a bit shocked to learn just how far off from others that was.

Sadly, I don't think the photograph is mine, though the idea of an organization of those of us that aren't as technological advanced as some seems a wonderful idea.

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1926? That's only a few years off my time! How wonderful.

You really think so? I'll try to organise something, in that case. Perhaps I'll ask around as to what moving pictures we ought to have seen by now and set up a time for all of us olden times people to watch them.

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[mr_englishguy]

Hello! I admit, I love learning about the future but its nice knowing I'm not alone in the era I'm from.

I do. And maybe to help those from our time periods as they arrive here as well. I know the device for one was tricky for me when I arrived. Oh that's a good idea. People keep recommending them to me and I have no idea where to start.

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The first one I watched was a lovely film called The Wizard of Oz. My friend Dr Pines showed it to me. That feels like a good starting point, but I'll ask around for suggestions.

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[wriggedywrecked]

2016 here and tiem travel is for squares

so you got some rando's ancientass photo huh

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I'm afraid I don't follow. Are people becoming square-shaped in the future as a side effect of time travel related activities?

In a manner of speaking, yes. I'm hoping to reunite it with them, it feels rather odd suddenly coming into possession of something so personal.

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[wriggedywrecked]

[Ugghhhh.]

it's a figure of xpeech it means someone's a tool and a loser and boring

[Why is she so frustratingly nice.]

what if whoever it belogns to isnt here like theyve gone home or ssomething

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Oh, I see. It doesn't make much sense as to why a shape could be boring, but I'll take your word for it.

I hadn't thought of that. In that case I suppose I'd just keep it safe in my room somewhere.

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( damon considers ignoring all of this. he got the picture from the vendors and immediately wanted to set it on fire. elena offered to keep it safe for him until the day he wanted to view it again, but then caroline's mirror stole it and it seemed like he'd never see it again.

and that was for the best.

it's because of elena who talks him into responding to this, because she knows he'll regret it otherwise, because she understands his complicated relationship with his mother (at least in part, she doesn't know what his mother ends up doing- doing to her). it's also because of the number of people all asking to see the damn thing and the fact mysteries are running amok, and maybe everyone will get to see the childhood photo of him with his terrible mother. )

It's mine.

( he's off to a great start, ahem. )

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In that case, I'd be glad to return it to you.

[ She knows she should probably ask for proof that it's his, but a family picture struck her as a strange thing to lie about owning; it would only have significance for the person who it belonged to. ]

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[eyething]

( It took a ridiculous amount of willpower for him to reply to this and to claim it as his own to start with. He doesn't know that he could go about doing what it takes to prove that it's his so he's silently grateful she doesn't make him, but he can't articulate that or articulate any thanks about her wanting to give it back to him.

He should. A nicer person, they would do so, but Damon... can't. Not about this. )

Do you know the bar? The new one?

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The one on the fourth floor? That's just down from my room, actually. I can come right over.

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[ Elizabeth pokes her head round the door, holding the photograph in one hand with the image facing her, glancing around and feeling very out of place in a bar. ]